The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Psychic Income
7 tips to derive lifelong satisfaction from practicing and making music.
April 2012 Newsletter
Practice strategies, music industry myths, career tips, and much more.
Dealing with Onstage Distractions
“If things get rocky, stay positive and engaged, and give your audience the best possible experience.”
6 Ways to Ignite Synergy in a Group
“Make the most seemingly insignificant part feel good for the rest of the ensemble.” -Wynton Marsalis
Competitive Advantages
“Diverse careers are available to musicians because people worldwide consume huge amounts of music-related products and services every day.”
Reviving Old Repertoire
6 strategies to restore rusty pieces to stage-ready condition.
Assessing Your Performance Skills
“People have often said to me, ‘You’re so relaxed when you play.’ Relaxed my elbow. It’s practice.” –Benny Goodman
7 Essentials of Artistic Interpretation
“Don’t give notes. Give the meaning of the notes.” –Pablo Casals
Assessing Your Practice Habits
Evaluate and improve your practice habits using 32 true/false statements.
Becoming a Confident Performer
9 ways to counter nervousness and perform at your best!